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Frighten. Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Frighten featured in Newsday puzzle on October 12, 2026. We have found 41 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCARE.
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Crossword Answer For Frighten:
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12 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCARE Frighten | (5) | Newsday | Oct 12, 2026 |
| ALARM Frighten | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 7, 2026 |
| DAUNT Frighten | (5) | ||
| STARTLE Frighten | (7) | The Sun Two Speed | Sep 26, 2024 |
| SPOOK Frighten | (5) | ||
| UNNERVE Frighten | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 18, 2022 |
| THROWASCAREINTO Frighten | (15) | ||
| TERRIFY Frighten | (7) | Newsday | Nov 6, 2016 |
| UNMAN Frighten | (5) | ||
| STLE Frighten | (4) |
29 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36% | ALARMS Frightens | (6) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2026 |
| 35% | SCARY Frightening | (5) | Commuter | Aug 31, 2026 |
| 35% | ALARMED Frightened | (7) | Premier Sunday | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 33% | SCARES Frightens | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Jun 27, 2026 |
| 33% | SCARED Frightened | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 33% | FEAR Be frightened of | (4) | The Times Concise | Jul 15, 2025 |
| 33% | AFRAID Frightened | (6) | Mirror Classic | May 7, 2025 |
| 33% | ALARMING Frightening | (8) | ||
| 33% | STARTLED Frightened | (8) | Commuter | Jun 28, 2024 |
| 33% | FEARSOME Frightening | (8) | Mirror Classic | Jan 4, 2024 |
Clues for The Newsday Puzzle on October 12, 2026
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In the crossword world, "Frighten" is a classic clue for the word "SPOOK." This term is often used to describe something that causes fear or unease, like a ghost or a specter. It's a playful way to hint at something spooky lurking in the puzzle grid!